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2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition vs 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race

The 52 is the Specialized Venge Pro Race size closest to your 52 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Venge Pro Race

Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition in 52, the Specialized Venge Pro Race in 52 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition (52) and 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race (52), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Venge Pro Race is the colored outline on top.J 970

Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition, 52Specialized Venge Pro Race, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition 52Specialized Venge Pro Race 52Difference
Reach386mm385mm−1 mm
Stack526mm528mm+2 mm
Head tube angle73°73°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube537mm537mm±0 mm
Chainstay length405mm405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase970mm970mm±0 mm
BB drop71.5mm71.5mm±0 mm
BB height270mmnot listed
Standover755mm766mm+11 mm
Seat tube length462mm487mm+25 mm
Fork length368mmnot listed
Head tube length120mm120mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Venge Pro Race minus the Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch Edition, 2015 Specialized Venge Pro Race.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Tarmac Comp Torch EditionSpecialized Venge Pro Race

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Tarmac Comp Torch EditionComp Torch EditionSpecialized Venge Pro RacePro Race
ShifterShimano Ultegra R6800Shimano Ultegra
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R6800Shimano Ultegra
CassetteShimano 105 R5800Shimano Ultegra
ChainKMC X-11Shimano Ultegra
CranksetShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R460Roval Rapide CL 60
TireSpecialized S-Works TurboSpecialized Turbo Pro
BrakeShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra
SaddleSpecialized Toupe CompSpecialized Romin Evo Expert
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized S-Works Aerofly
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Venge

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